A body of a 70-year-old woman, who was killed in a bear attack in Nabarangpur district, was found on Thursday. The presence of the animal near the dead body delayed its recovery.
The incident took place at Sindhiguda forest under Nandahandi block. According to reports, Gori Amanatya had gone to the forest three days ago. As she didn’t return home, her family mmbers searched for her at various places but in vain. However, the woman’s body was found at the forest on Thursday morning while a bear was spotted near it. Being informed, Forest Department officials reached the place and tried to ward off the animal for recovering the body.
Till last reports came in, the body was yet to be recovered.